Medical Assisting (C.C.)

Program Overview

Are you interested in learning how to become a medical assistant? From front office to exam room, medical assistants keep things running smoothly. They make sure patients have positive experiences and the doctor has the assistance needed.

Our Medical Assisting Career Certificate (C.C.) will prepare you to do everything as a medical assistant from maintaining medical records, filing insurance claims and billing to taking medical histories, vital signs and assisting with exams. You’ll gain practical experience for a medical assisting job in local hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics. In addition, you qualify to take the Registered Medical Assistant examination to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Industry Associations

American Medical Technologists

Class Schedules

Day Classes- Monday-Thursday 8am-3:30pm

Evening Classes- Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:30pm

Additional Information

Medical Assisting 5648 Admissions Information

Program Roadmap

CC Medical Assisting

Quick Facts

Program Code:
5648
Degree:
Medical Assisting (C.C.)
Total Hours:
1,300 Clock/Contact hours
Online Program:
Financial Aid Eligible:
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Program Outcomes

Clinical experiences in the medical assisting program will be provided in physicians' offices, ambulatory care centers, clinics and hospital outpatient clinics. Clinical rotations are scheduled in various clinical settings and are a required part of the medical assistant program of study to assist students to obtain hands-on experience in the medical field while learning in the student role.

Career Opportunities

Certifications and Licenses

Graduates of the Career Certificate Medical Assisting program are eligible to sit for the following examinations:

Registered Medical Assistant Examination (RMA) offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). Learn more about the RMA exam at americanmedtech.org/Certification/Get-Certified/tabs/1#eligibility-tab and AMT at americanmedtech.org.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CET) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Learn more about CPT certification at nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-phlebotomy-technician-(cpt), the CET certification at nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-ekg-technician-(cet), and the NHA at nhanow.com.

If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.

Program Notice

The 8 month DAY program at Deerwood Center will start September 8, 2026

Application (attached) due: 7/3/26
Background/drug screen due: 7/10/26
Immunization package due: 7/10/26

The 8 month DAY program at Kent Campus will start August 31, 2026

Application (attached) due: 6/12/26
Background/drug screen due: 6/19/26
Immunization package due: 6/19/26

The 12-month NIGHT program at Deerwood Center will start September 16, 2026

Application (attached) due: 7/3/26
Background/drug screen due: 7/10/26
Immunization package due: 7/10/26

The 12-month NIGHT program at Kent Campus will start August 31, 2026

Application (attached) due: 6/12/26
Background/drug screening due: 6/19/26
Immunization package due: 6/19/26

Contact the FSCJ Admissions team with any questions about the application process.

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